}}{{tnr}}'''Felix Ortiz''' (b. November 2, 1959) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[New York State Assembly]], representing District 51 since 1995. Ortiz's political experiences also include member of New York City Department of City Planning; member of the 72nd precinct community council; and democratic district leader for the 51st Assembly District.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Felix Ortiz''' (b. November 2, 1959) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[New York State Assembly]], representing District 51. He was first elected to the chamber in 1995.

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Ortiz's professional experiences include the United States Army; administration of criminal justice, New York City Mayor's Office; senior budget analyst for Office of Management and Budget; and administration manager for Bureau of Management and Budget, Office of Bronx Borough President.

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Ortiz's political experience includes being a member of New York City Department of City Planning; a member of the 72nd precinct community council; and a democratic district leader for the 51st Assembly District.

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Ortiz earned a BS in business administration from Boricua College and a MPA from New York University. He is married to Elba.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=4371 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ortiz]</ref>

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==Biography==

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Ortiz earned a BS in Business Administration from Boricua College and a MPA from New York University. His professional experience includes working as a Senior Budget Analyst for New York City's Mayor's Office, and as an administration manager for the Bureau of Management and Budget, Office of Bronx Borough President. Ortiz served in the United States Army from 1986-1988.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=4371 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ortiz]</ref>

Ortiz's political experience includes being a member of New York City Department of City Planning; a member of the 72nd precinct community council; and a democratic district leader for the 51st Assembly District.

Biography

Ortiz earned a BS in Business Administration from Boricua College and a MPA from New York University. His professional experience includes working as a Senior Budget Analyst for New York City's Mayor's Office, and as an administration manager for the Bureau of Management and Budget, Office of Bronx Borough President. Ortiz served in the United States Army from 1986-1988.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ortiz served on the following committees:

Issues

"Caylee's Law"

Ortiz is one of several lawmakers around the nation who plan to introduce legislation known as "Caylee's Law." Named after the child whose death lead to the Casey Anthony murder trial, the laws would propose a range of provisions which mandate timely reporting of missing or deceased children.[2]

2010

Ortiz ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Henry Lallave (R) in the general election on November 2.[5] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Familes ticket.

New York State Assembly, District 51 2010

Candidates

Votes

Felix Ortiz (D)

8,499

Henry Lallave (R)

1,655

2008

On November 4, 2008 Ortiz won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 51, defeating opponents Luis Garcia (R) and Grace Coen (C).